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jerzdawg 338

Really? I've read a ton of great stuff about Mario 3D World. It and Zelda ALBW have 2 of the highest scores this year. DK and Mario Kart coming out at the start of next year too (Y)

I really hope it doesnt become a case of too little too late for the Wii U. I picked up Mario World 3d last week and it is a GREAT game. It's exactly what was needed 6 months ago (along with a Zelda, SSBM or Mario kart). I still hear people asking what exactly a Wii U and whats the difference between that and a Wii. So its obvious the name and the marketing is what will continue to hurt Wii U sales regardless of the games they release.

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Andrew 2,817

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I really hope it doesnt become a case of too little too late for the Wii U. I picked up Mario World 3d last week and it is a GREAT game. It's exactly what was needed 6 months ago (along with a Zelda, SSBM or Mario kart). I still hear people asking what exactly a Wii U and whats the difference between that and a Wii. So its obvious the name and the marketing is what will continue to hurt Wii U sales regardless of the games they release.

I hope not too. They managed to turn the 3DS around so I have faith.

I expect they'll have a great return to E3 though. Hopefully we'll see a lot of the big 1st party titles return with their first outing on the console; Super Mario U-inverse, Zelda HD etc. Once those are announced I think it will get a lot of attention and people will realise it's a new console regardless of the name/marketing. So long as the games are actually advertised :laugh:

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Blackhearted 512

It's more than X1/PS4 has. All they have is inFamous and Titanfalls + cross-gen ports.

Not sure about the black Friday sales. It took 6% of the share according to WiiUDaily. Not sure those figures really mean much since PS4 has outsold the X1 despite having half the share in comparison.

The xbone doesn't even have titanfall to itself, as it's a multiplatform title too.

I really hope it doesnt become a case of too little too late for the Wii U. I picked up Mario World 3d last week and it is a GREAT game. It's exactly what was needed 6 months ago (along with a Zelda, SSBM or Mario kart). I still hear people asking what exactly a Wii U and whats the difference between that and a Wii. So its obvious the name and the marketing is what will continue to hurt Wii U sales regardless of the games they release.

I honestly don't see how people can remain so stupid as to not know the difference at this point. Especially if those same people aren't confused by another console being named 'one' for its third iteration.

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TruckWEB 447

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I honestly don't see how people(most likely americans, i'd bet) can remain so stupid as to not know the difference at this point. Especially if those same people aren't confused by another console being named 'one' for its third iteration.

But, Xbox One means that it's the ONE device you need to do it all (or so MS thinks/hopes). That does the "U" means in Wii U ?

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Andrew 2,817

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The xbone doesn't even have titanfall to itself, as it's a multiplatform title too.

I honestly don't see how people can remain so stupid as to not know the difference at this point. Especially if those same people aren't confused by another console being named 'one' for its third iteration.

Well, the first one is timed exclusive or a one off exclusive. Did they ever clear that up?

But, Xbox One means that it's the ONE device you need to do it all (or so MS thinks/hopes). That does the "U" means in Wii U ?

Originally they chose 'Wii' because it is one syllable that every language pronounces exactly the same, regardless of spelling. i.e oui for France, wee for Scotland etc etc. I don't think they ever explained the U when it was unveiled.

Edit: decided to Google it and: "Reggie said that this console was built for YOU, the hardcore gamer. In fact, the console is so centered around YOU (the hardcore gamer) they they put YOU right in the name of the console, WiiU." is apparently the reason.

I still really like the codename the Wii had, 'Revolution'. Would have liked to seen that return. Or something simple like Wii HD would have at least made the upgrade more apparent.

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reactionary007 9

I almost think Nintendo would have done better naming it Wii 2 instead of Wii U. Would make more sense to people as something new - an upgrade - a new generation. That confusion aside, the games coming out now or that will come out shortly will be awesome. Hopefully that will give it a boost. Nintendo has weathered some consoles that were perceived to be crap in the past - hopefully they can this time as well. A robust internet and user profile strategy would make sense though. Not sure how it is on the Wii U, but on Wii - my virtual console games are tied to the physical console rather than to me. That is a big fail as far as I'm concerned.

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Andrew 2,817

Andrew 2,817

I almost think Nintendo would have done better naming it Wii 2 instead of Wii U. Would make more sense to people as something new - an upgrade - a new generation. That confusion aside, the games coming out now or that will come out shortly will be awesome. Hopefully that will give it a boost. Nintendo has weathered some consoles that were perceived to be crap in the past - hopefully they can this time as well. A robust internet and user profile strategy would make sense though. Not sure how it is on the Wii U, but on Wii - my virtual console games are tied to the physical console rather than to me. That is a big fail as far as I'm concerned.

That's still the case on Wii U. They are making attempts to change it with a unifed account, starting with Wii U and 3DS balances etc.

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Blackhearted 512

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That's one area i've kinda wondered about, nintendo network accounts and the 3ds. Specifically, how easily can they backport it from the wii u to the 3ds without breaking things(such as online games) that came before it existed?

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compl3x 6,289

A lot of gamers underestimate just how unenlightened non-gamers are about new systems, new games, new generations and the like.Even people who are otherwise technologically savvy can become lost in the gaming stuff.

Nintendo was the company who was widely understood, even by mums & dads wanting a new gaming system for their kids. For Nintendo to fumble that ball has cost them dearly. At least so far.